Road signs in Botswana

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Sign for the A2 road.

Road signs in Botswana are based on the SADC Road Traffic Signs Manual, [1] [2] [3] a document designed to harmonise traffic signs in member states of the Southern Africa Development Community.

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A white background signifies the sign is permanent, while a yellow background signifies that the sign is temporary. Warning signs are an upwards-pointing red triangle and black pictogram describing the danger or obstruction. Speed limit signs are a red circle with the limitation in black. Botswana drives on the left.

Priority signs

Mandatory signs

Prohibitory signs

Warning signs

Guidance signs

Information signs

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References

  1. "SADC Road Traffic Signs Manual V1 PDF | PDF | Traffic | Southern Africa". Scribd. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  2. "SOUTH AFRICAN ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS MANUAL". transport.gov.za.
  3. "MAY 2012 SADC - RTSM - VOL 1 REGULATORY SIGNS". transport.gov.za.